Juugee Ceramics Is Crafted With Intention
Community is central to Excelsior resident’s work. Juugee Ceramics isn’t just pottery; it’s a beautiful blend of memories and intention woven into...
Soup du Joor Shares a Passion for Food
An entrepreneur juggles her love of cooking with catering, classes and a food truck. Growing up in Vadnais Heights, Joor Erin remembers always...
The Legacy Behind Matter’s Farm to Table
Fertile land in Delano is operated by a seventh generation of dedicated farmers. Legacies are established through a myriad of ways, and for one...
Reflection
“I pass that spot so often, and one day, I saw the reflection and saw a perfect photo,” Mary McGovern says. “I love the historic trolley boat,...
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Sanctuary Salon Spa Excelsior
Sanctuary Salonspa is a Premiere Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa offering over 100 services performed by a team of experienced professionals. We have five locations for your convenience. We rescue you from the stress of current life and help you recover and repair with skin, body and hair services. Our therapists soothe and heal, and balance and beautify with progressive treatments and services that are inspired by pure plant and flower essences. Guest service is the most fundamental element of our Company philosophy, and is the basis for our success. We are recognized for providing...
Noteworthy
Harvest Days and Hearty Dinners
Imagine the clang of a dinner bell echoing across the Minnetonka countryside—a signal that the threshing crew was coming in hungry from the fields....
“She Can STEM”
In honor of March 8’s International Women’s Day, consider She Can STEM by Liz Lee Heinecke and illustrated by Kelly Anne Dalton. For thousands of...
“Lost Time” Penned by Local Author
Minnetonka’s Holly Trost dreamed of being an author. Prior to writing her first novel, she was early in her content marketing career and enjoyed...
Dip Into a St. Patrick’s Day Appetizer
Guinness plus St. Patrick’s Day equals the opportunity for a tasty … dip! Enjoy this warm Guinness Cheese Dip with your dipper of choice, including...
Events
Arboretum Signature Dinner
Delight in a delicious after hours culinary experience prepared by Arboretum Chefs Beth Fisher and Niki Heber. Dine surrounded by the vibrant colors...
Arboretum Signature Dinner
Delight in a delicious after hours culinary experience prepared by Arboretum Chefs Beth Fisher and Niki Heber. Dine surrounded by the vibrant colors...
Modern Irish Flavors for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day cooking is often defined by a narrow set of expectations, but Irish food has always been more layered than a single holiday plate....
Maple Fest Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate the sweetness of spring at the Arboretum's Maple Fest—with delicious pancakes paired with hands-on maple syrup learning experiences....
Excelsior Putting Challenge
In celebration of the Masters Golf Tournament, several Excelsior businesses are putting on our own golf-themed challenge. Pick up a score card at...
In This Issue
Bid on Belinda Jensen’s Coats, Support the ICA
The longtime meteorologist is auctioning off her winter wardrobe for a worthy cause. For the past 33 years, meteorologist Belinda Jensen has reported on Minnesota’s forecast from the KARE 11...
Welcome to the March 2026 Issue
When it comes to our March issue, I hope it enters like a lion—fierce with inspiration for creative and out-loud living. In this arts and culture issue, we showcase some of your fellow local...
Reflection
“I pass that spot so often, and one day, I saw the reflection and saw a perfect photo,” Mary McGovern says. “I love the historic trolley boat, representing another time on Lake Minnetonka.”...
Harvest Days and Hearty Dinners
Imagine the clang of a dinner bell echoing across the Minnetonka countryside—a signal that the threshing crew was coming in hungry from the fields. In the 1800s, threshing, separating grain from the...
Go Green at the Annual Luck O’ the Lake
St. Patrick’s Day tradition promotes light-hearted competition and community celebration. The festive Luck O’ the Lake 5K and 1-mile races and the 0.5K (all the fun without the run) is back for...
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